There are 5 ways to get from Harvard Square to Walpole by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
1h 49m$3–7Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
2h 27m$2–4Train
- Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 6m$5–11Drive 19.8 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Walpolecar 19.8 mi
38 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Walpoletaxi 19.8 mi
38 min$60–80
Harvard Square to Walpole by foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Walpole. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Main St @ Glenwood Ave via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Walpole. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Walpole via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Walpole is 23 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole without a car is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Harvard Square to Walpole, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Walpole bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Harvard Square to Walpole train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole is to bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $12 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Walpole, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Walpole every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 51 min.
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard Square to Walpole bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Glenwood Ave station.
Harvard Square to Walpole train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Walpole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Walpole is 20 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Harvard Square to Walpole.
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